Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 13 months after the Fujifilm S9400W which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX610 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S9400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm S9400W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 93 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.